City of Rayne electricity rates
Municipal utility · Louisiana
City of Rayne is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,796 homes in Louisiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.32¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 9% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Rayne bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81.60 | $29.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $163.20 | $53.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $244.80 | $77.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $326.40 | $101.00 |
*RESIDENTIAL (R1) (effective 2014-05-28, $5.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Rayne residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL (R1) | 2014-05-28 | $5.00 | 4.80¢ first 40,000 kWh, 3.20¢ after |
| ALL-ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL (R2)time-of-use | nan | $5.00 | 3.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Rayne rate history
2015–2025: +75% change in the average residential rate (9.01¢ → 15.79¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Rayne doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Rayne's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 51 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | 471 | 87 | 14,776 | 2025-03-24 |
City of Rayne service area
City of Rayne serves Acadia County in Louisiana.
Acadia
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Rayne at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $10,982,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 69,551 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15728 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Rayne's electricity rate?
City of Rayne residential customers pay an average of 16.32¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 26% above the Louisiana average of 12.99¢ and 9% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Rayne electric bill?
About $249 a month. The average City of Rayne home uses 1,527 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $163.
How many customers does City of Rayne have?
City of Rayne serves 3,796 residential customers in Louisiana, across 1 county.
Does City of Rayne offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including ALL-ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL (R2). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Rayne before making decisions.